Re-named Collingwood Street at a special meeting of the New Brighton Council on 12 August 1907. Collingwood was a British naval commander. Harry Hawker (1868-1947), a councillor 1905-1909, had suggested that New Brighton street names be changed to the names of British sea captains who had fought in the 18th and 19th century - a gesture linking Christchurch with the home country, was patriotic and emphasised the fact that New Brighton was a seaside suburb. Collingwood Street first appears in street directories in 1911. - Source Christchurch City Libraries. Christchurch Street and Place Names.